Payoff Pitch: The American League East has a new generation of aces

By Ethan Pott, Sports Co-Editor • October 16, 2025

Three American League East teams stared each other down in the 2025 MLB postseason. After dispatching the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees advanced to a Division Series matchup with the division-winning Toronto Blue Jays. Baseball is at its best when rivals play to win or go home. And with such high stakes, players in those rivalries, especially rookies, are put to baseball’s ultimate test.

Payoff Pitch: Cal Raleigh should be the American League MVP

By Ethan Pott, Sports Co-Editor • September 18, 2025

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is the best hitter in the American League. Yet, Cal Raleigh, who Seattle Mariners fans lovingly call “Big Dumper,” is more valuable — and the most deserving of the league’s most prestigious award for a position player.

On-Deck Circle: The Red Sox are finally ready to contend again

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief • February 18, 2025

With their offseason additions and prospects ready to make the jump to the Majors, the Red Sox are poised for a deep playoff run.

On-Deck Circle: Red Sox future in question with the departure of Chaim Bloom

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief • September 21, 2023

The Boston Red Sox recently fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom after a controversial 4-year tenure, leaving big role in the Sox' front office needing to be filled.

On-Deck Circle: Early overreactions from the first couple weeks of the MLB season

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2023

With just under two weeks of play, the 2023 MLB season is already off to a hectic start. Here are three early overreactions the start of the season.

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2023

Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.

On-Deck Circle: After a lackluster season, the Red Sox will surprise many

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief • February 7, 2023

After a disappointing 2022 season, the Boston Red Sox could surprise fans and achieve unexpected success in 2023.

Off the Post: Terrier great Colby Cohen returns for Battle of Comm Ave.

By Belle Fraser • December 7, 2022

Ahead of the 288th edition of the Battle of Comm Ave. this Friday, columnist Belle Fraser caught up with former Terrier great Colby Cohen who will be broadcasting the matchup in this week's edition of Off the Post.

Fair or Foul: Players succeeding with new teams

By Daniel Multz • April 27, 2022

Columnist Daniel Multz takes a look at six MLB players who are fitting in well with their new teams.

Fair or Foul: The necessary offseason moves for each American League team

By Daniel Multz • November 16, 2020

The Major League Baseball offseason is in full swing and here are the moves each team in the American League should be looking to make.

Fair or Foul: Looking at the candidacy of each finalist for the hotly contested MLB award races

By Daniel Multz • November 9, 2020

Major League Baseball has some close award races for this season and here is a look at the candidates for each of those races.

Between the Lines: Baseball’s best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

By Michael Alcaraz • April 17, 2018

We aren’t even one month into the Major League Baseball season. So while there is plenty of baseball left to be played, the 2018 season is proving that we don’t know as much as we think we do.